Rope or Leather Restraints

Mac Mclaughlin, administrator of the “Free the Kink” Facebook group, posted this question: “Do you prefer rope or leather restraints?” There were about a dozen answers, and here are the results.

First, let’s remember what we’re talking about when we talk about restraints. You use them to hold either the wrists or the ankles. They are very popular, both among the BDSM community and among people with a vanilla lifestyle. Restraints are so popular that they are among the fetishes we have been able to see in mainstream media.

Now, as the post says, there are a few options available. The one that Mac didn’t mention in his post are handcuffs, which are also very popular. As for leather and rope restraints, they are cheap and easy to get, not to mention that you can store them anywhere, although you better make sure that your grandma or your kids can’t find them.

As for the results, leather restraints won. The main factor in their victory is, according to the comments, their wonderful smell. Rope restraints offer better artistic possibilities since they can be tied in different patterns and cover a larger area of the arms or legs, but leather has always been fashionable. So, it’s a fair victory.

Remember, if you’re going to use restraints, either of rope or leather, make sure not to damage the joints by tying them too tightly. Check with your partner if they’re feeling OK, and once you’ve been responsible, go ahead and enjoy!

You should also negotiate with your partner whether you want the restraints to leave friction marks or not. Many people find them sexy, but they are not everybody’s cup of tea. So, make sure you agree on that.

Whether rope, leather, or handcuffs, restraints are always a good kinky ingredient to add to your encounters.